Associate Vice President, Internal Audit

A senior professional with extensive internal audit experience is required. The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Perform preliminary audit planning and support the SVP of Internal Audit in annual risk assessments.
• Establish direction for internal audits.
• Provide leadership to assigned auditors and manage projects to achieve quality outcomes within established time budgets.
• Build strong rapport and network with business unit heads and the management team within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist SVP – Internal Audit in –
  • Developing annually a risk-based internal audit plan. 
  • Overseeing the implementation of the approved plan, ensure proper resourcing for implementation of the plan, and adjust the plan as needed in response to changes in organisation’s business risks, operations, programs, systems and controls.
• Ensure methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations. Ensure follow up on findings and corrective actions.
• Perform and manage full audit cycle including risk & control management over business processes, financial reliability and compliances.
• Prepare and present audit reports that reflect audit results.
• Maintain adequate communication with management & reporting managers.
• Follow the audit methodology including maintenance of audit documentation, sampling methodology etc.
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing career paths for direct reports.
• Conduct special audit/ risk based assignments as directed by the SVP Internal Audit.
• Any other task as mandated by the SVP Internal Audit.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Business or equivalent.
• Recognized professional qualification (e.g. CA / CIA / CPA / MBA from recognized institute).

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience as Deputy Head – Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor (Healthcare/ Pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Ability to interact/ present results to SVP Internal Audit.
• Strong knowledge of applicable auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Advanced data analytics and computer skills on MS Office
• Knowledge/ working experience on pertinent applications (e.g. Oracle, HIS etc.)

Experience

• A minimum of 10 – 15 years of relevant experience